Buku ini adalah perumpamaan sederhana yang mengungkap kebenaran sejati tentang perubahan. Dengan cara yang menyenangkan dan memberikan pencerahan, dikisahkan empat tokoh yang hidup dalam sebuah labirin dan mencari "cheese" untuk mempertahankan hidup dan membuat hidupnya bahagia. Dikisahkan empat tokoh tersebut menghadapi perubahan yang tidak terduga sebelumnya. Namun demikian satu di antaranya …
Brazil’s most famous outsider artist, Arthur Bispo do Rosário, spent fi ft y years in an asylum on the edge of Rio de Janeiro, diagnosed with schizophrenia. On the walls of his studio- cell as well as on objects therein, he created scores of works, many of them now displayed in museums. When, late in life, he gained public recognition, it caused …
Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Fea…
Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this easy-to-read guide presents the key concepts of ethics in fun, straightforward lessons and exercises featuring only the most important facts, theories, and ideas. Ethics 101 includes unique, accessible elements such as: -Explanations of the ma…
From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover. Music Theory 101 covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know, including: -How to read sheet music -Understanding the construction of chords a…
The proof, at last, that we do all live in a random and irrational universe. For centuries scientists believed that the universe was a vast machine - with enough detail, you could predict exactly what would happen. Admittedly real life wasn't like that. But only, they argued, because we didn't have enough data to be certain. Then the cracks began to appear. It proved impossible to predict…
Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? What kind of animal can have 21 limbs? Who would really win a fight between a T.Rex and Godzilla? Test your knowledge of all things scientific with the biggest, brightest and most mind-bending quiz book this side of the Big Bang. Featuring 100 brain-melting Q&As, with enlightening explanations provided throughout, this is the ultimate examination o…
In Science for Life acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg cuts through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet, to give a clear picture of what science is telling us right now about changing our lives for the better. Discover the much-advertised antioxidants that aren't good for you, the truth about fat and sugar and why one of the he…
Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their lives, traded goods, or kept track of their treasures? What would your life be like without them? Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things, but mathematics rapidly took on a life of its own, occupying a parallel virtual world. In Are Numbers Real? Brian Clegg explores the way that maths …
Physiognomy and ekphrasis are two of the most important modes of description in antiquity and represent the necessary precursors of scientific description. The primary way of divining the characteristics and fate of an individual, whether inborn or acquired, was to observe the patient’s external characteristics and behaviour. This volume focuses initially on two types of descriptive literatur…
Southwards from the Maiombe, and running from Cabinda to the Cunene, is the Angolan Escarpment. This major topographic buttress between the coastal lowlands, the Marginal Mountain Chain and the interior high plateau—the planalto—is of special ecological importance. Providing a steep gradient of landscapes and habitats between the arid coast and …
The term shie-tzyy was appropriated from the Chinese car-penter, to whom it denoted a small wedge-shaped cut of wood usedto fill a crack or cleavage in an article of furniture. With similarprecision, the Yuarn dramatist could always turn to the demi-actfor a flexible alternative to the simple four-act format of the stan-dard music drama.…
“More Jamaican women migrating to Canada, Statistics reveal” is a headline inthe Jamaican newspaperThe Gleanerin January (2018) discussing the recent cen-sus results gathered in Canada from 2012 to 2016. The data indicates that almost20,000 more Jamaican women than men migrated to Canada within that timespan,demonstratinga recentdisparity in migrants’genderdistribution.The socio-economic …
Angola is a country of unusually rich physiographic, climatic and biological diver-sity. It occupies only 4% of the terrestrial area of Africa, yet it possesses the highest diversity of biomes and is second only to mega-diverse South Africa in terms of the number of ecoregions found within its borders. However, scientific literature on its biodiversity is extremely limited when compared w…
Trouble Songs is a hybrid serial work that tracks the appearance of the word “trouble” in 20th- and 21st-century American music. It reads (and sings) songs and poems, with reference to cultural events ranging from the death of a pop singer to the growth of popular resistance movements. The trouble singer invokes the word “trouble” in place of actual trouble—the song is a spell that co…
Your ability to manage your time, as much as any other practice in your career as an executive, will determine your success or failure. Time is the one indispensable and irreplaceable resource of accomplishment. It is your most precious asset. It cannot be saved, nor can it be recovered once lost. Everything you have to do requires time, and the better you use your time, the more you will accom…
For thousands of years the oceans have been highly prized and have providedus with efficient transport and a plentiful supply of food. Therefore, it seemsobvious that our modern society should continue to use the oceans andmaximize the benefits. There might be great treasures of valuable materials,new bio-compounds and endless energy. However society is reluctant tochange an…
Disasters happen with appalling frequency in our world, resulting in death, injury, destruction, disruption and economic loss that can set back the development efforts of affected countries by decades. Disasters from natural hazards are growing at a rapid rate for several reasons. Population growth, migration and urbanisation are all leading to the poorest, most vulnerable, people …
With the signing in 2016 of the Amsterdam Pact1, the EU Member States committed to an Urban Agenda designed to encourage and promote integrated planning and development in pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable settlement pattern. The Urban Agenda acknowledges the significant role that cities have played in Europe’s development following the industrial revolution. It also recognises the …
The discovery of ammonia synthesis from the elements forms the basis of dis-cussion for many topics including fertilizer and food, environmental protection,the repercussions of scientific research, and economic transformation, as well asother industrial, political, and social events. The story in this book focuses on thedevelopment of the natural sciences and de…
From the wilds of Kruger National Park, to cosmopolitan Cape Town, to the lush western cape winelands, to the stunning beaches along the Garden Route, this guide leads you straight to the greatest attractions this fascinating and varied country has to offer. Get insider tips on everything from the best shopping, restaurants, and hotels, to outdoor activities such as whale-watching, surfing, and…
It is fascinating to hypothesize Ovid’s views on the cosmeceutical and cosmetic industry in the modern west. Equally intriguing would be his opinion on elective cosmetic surgery. Both industries, driven by increasingly high consumer demand, have yearly profi ts in the billions of pounds as women, and increasingly men, seek to improve, preserve and even alter thei…
First, most of those who perished in the volcanic eruption were local Sangara people, one of a larger group of preliterate Papuans whom the colonists called the ‘Orokaiva’. This means, arguably, that the catastrophe at Lamington was not truly an ‘Australian’ one, and given also that only 35 white people—expatriates from Australia—were killed by the eruption. …
Professionals working with cultural heritage preservation have had to respond to difficult challenges in the last few decades, mainly brought about by globalisation, armed conflicts, natural disasters and the use of heritage as an ultimate resource to redress injustices of the past. The topics and experiences discussed in this book demonstrate that conservators may …
Algeria’s high petroleum revenues1 in the 2000s prompted massive food imports in a highly EU-dependent socioeconomic and political setting. The rapid changes in food consumption patterns that occurred in Algeria during this prosperous period partially involved greater sugar and fat intake to the detriment of vegetable proteins (Chikhi and Padella, 2014). They also reflect the polit…
The idea to create this book was triggered by the feeling that the debate about public diplomacy after September 2001 had mainly taken place in the press and that the time was ripe for students of diplomacy to look at this phenomenon. In the early stages of the book it became clear how much confusion still surrounded public diplomacy (that is, the relationship between diplomats and the foreign …
Emily Dickinson, then thirty-one years old, was writing a professional man of letters to inqUIre whether her verses "breathed." Higginson was still living at Worcester, Massachusetts, where he had recently resigned his pastorate of a "free" church, and was begmning to establIsh a reputation as essayist and a lecturer in the cause of reforms. She dared bring herself to his attention because she …
The chapters do not explain everything there is to know about the Catholic faith. They cover the essentials, the basics. The Did You Know? articles give additional information that a well-informed Catholic should be aware of. They provide you with the answers to questions like “Why are the priest’s vestments (special clothing worn during Mass) different colors at different times of the year…
Fishes make up more than half of the 55,000 species of living vertebrates. Along with this remarkable taxonomic diversity comes an equally impressive habitat diversity. Today, and in the past, fi shes have occupied nearly all major aquatic habitats, from lakes and polar oceans that are ice-covered through much of the year, to tropical swamps, temporary ponds, intertidal pools, ocean depths, and…
This book is for people interested in drawing cartoons, whether they’re novices unsure where to start or pros who want to improve their art or find better ways to market themselves. Every top-selling cartoonist in the world started out as a beginner. It takes time, practice, and some talent to become a successful cartoonist, but it also takes determination and the desire to stick to it until …
The world has produced enough food since the Second World War to feed itself despiterapid population growth, owing to extraordinary technological and institutional change.The rise in world food production, however, has been accompanied by unequal access tothat abundance, as well as soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and growing water scar-cities. There have also been dramatic changes in th…
We begin with four tales of ancient philosophers. First, the time When Thales Fell in the Well. Thales was from a prominent Milesian family, and had dedicated himself to the contemplation of nature. Of particular interest was the nature of the heavens: he learned to determine when the sun would be eclipsed and the dates of the solstices. One night, as he was intently examining the st…
Good nutrition and access to an adequate diet and health are essential for child growth and development, body maintenance and protection from both infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adult life. Adequate nutrition and a healthy productive population are increasingly recognized not only as resulting from but also as an important prerequisite for poverty reduction and economic and …
The soybean is far more than just a versatile crop whose derivatives serve the protein needs of a meatless diet. One of the world’s most important commodities, soy represents the embodiment of mechanised industrial agriculture and is one of the main actors behind the socioeconomic, political, and ecological transformations of industrial farming in several world regions. S…
art the forest & bare the trees. Make an efes. The Book of books may be a forest of woods, as the page is a clearing, the monster is a letter (for example, Y, who reads the leaves), a river is a mirror, the underworld is supernal, the portal is the shadow over the shades, efes are all about (as wings, as aisles, as the edge of the woods), ††† are trees,…
With many hundreds of historic sites sprinkled throughout the Yukon, there’s ample opportunity for visitors to delve into its colourful past. The challenge is to entice travellers, many passing quickly on their way to Alaska, to stop and experience as many as possible. Yukon’s culture and heritage come to life through roadside historic sites and unmarked graves, and major attractions and mu…
I recently saw a debate about whether the opening day of hunting season was more exciting than Christmas morning. If you’re anything like me — it’s not just the first day that is enthralling. It’s every stalk, every bugle, everytime my finger inches toward the trigger. The passion never quits, and I’m looking forward to a great 2022 season. As the director of the Wyoming Game and Fish…
The first edition of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol Corporate Standard), published in September 2001, enjoyed broad adoption and acceptance around the globe by businesses, NGOs, and governments. Many industry, NGO, and government GHG programs1 used the standard as a basis for their accounting and reporting systems. Industry groups, such as the Intern…
Without more rigorous measurement of effectiveness and disciplined recording of our efforts, how will we know if we are progressing as rapidly as needed to achieve our conservation goals? How will we become more efficient? How will we learn from one another? And how will we be able to demonstrate our achievements and build the public and political will needed to expand our resources and meet th…
A fascinating potrait about the minds that have shaped the modern world. In an intriguing series of case studies, Rousseau, Shelley, Marx, Ibsen, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Bertrand Russel, Brecht, Sartre, Edmund Wilson, Victor Gollancz, Lillian Hellman, Cyril Connolly, Norman Mailer, James Baldwin, Kenneth Tynan, Noam Chorusky contradictory, magnetic and dangerous.
Pertama kalinya para pakar kesehatan menjelaskan secara benar kepada anda, anggota keluarga anda, serta orang yang anda cintai seluk beluk mengenai pemeriksaan medis yang dapat dijalani. Membahas lebih dari 400 macam pemeriksaan: Buku ini menyajikan pemeriksaan yang dilakukan di tempat praktik dokter, di rumah sakit, dan di klinik--yang kesemuanya sebenarnya dapat anda lakukan di rumah. 1. P…
Pertama kalinya para pakar kesehatan menjelaskan secara benar kepada anda, anggota keluarga anda, serta orang yang anda cintai seluk beluk mengenai pemeriksaan medis yang dapat dijalani. Membahas lebih dari 400 macam pemeriksaan: Buku ini menyajikan pemeriksaan yang dilakukan di tempat praktik dokter, di rumah sakit, dan di klinik--yang kesemuanya sebenarnya dapat anda lakukan di rumah. 1. P…
Lebih dari 100 dokter terkemuka dan ahli kesehatan menumbangkan keahlian mereka dalam buku ini. Anda akan menemukan informasi aktual dan akurat tentang kesehatan yang dapat dimanfaatkan di mana saja. Buku ini membahas lebih dari 500 macam penyakit dan mengupas setiap jenis penyakit utama, termasuk : 1. Tekanan darah tinggi, serangan jantung, dan stroke 2. Diabetes dan problema thyroid 3. In…
Lebih dari 100 dokter terkemuka dan ahli kesehatan menumbangkan keahlian mereka dalam buku ini. Anda akan menemukan informasi aktual dan akurat tentang kesehatan yang dapat dimanfaatkan di mana saja. Buku ini membahas lebih dari 500 macam penyakit dan mengupas setiap jenis penyakit utama, termasuk : 1. Tekanan darah tinggi, serangan jantung, dan stroke 2. Diabetes dan problema thyroid 3. In…
Melanjutkan pembahasan Who Moved My Cheese? kini Out of the Maze menyajikan cerita sederhana yang menawarkan kebenaran sejati tentang bagaimana cara mengubah hidup Anda. Ketika kita pertama kali bertemu mereka dalam Who Moved My Cheese? dua karakter kurcaci sebesar tikus bernama Hem dan Haw berhadapan dengan perubahan yang tidak pernah mereka duga ketika Cheese yang sangat mereka sayangi tiba-…